Kızılay, Ankara
Kızılay is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çankaya, Ankara Province, Turkey.[1] Its population is 1,311 (2022).[2] It is named after the Kızılay Derneği (Turkish Red Crescent) whose headquarters used to be located at the Kızılay Square, its centre.
Kızılay | |
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![]() ![]() Kızılay Location in Turkey ![]() ![]() Kızılay Kızılay (Turkey Central Anatolia) | |
Coordinates: 39°55′N 32°51′E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Ankara |
District | Çankaya |
Population (2022) | 1,311 |
Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
Güvenpark in Kızılay has many trees and benches, while a metro station and a bus terminal nearby provide easy access to other parts of the city.
On March 13, 2016, Kızılay suffered a terrorist bombing which killed 37 people and injured 125. The bombing took place on Atatürk Boulevard near Güvenpark.
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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2007 | 1,125 | — |
2012 | 1,846 | +10.41% |
2017 | 1,356 | −5.98% |
2022 | 1,311 | −0.67% |
Source: TÜIK (2007-2022)[2] |
Gallery
- Selanik Street and Kızılay Square
- Güven Park, 2006
References
- Mahalle, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- "Population Of Municipalities, Villages And Quarters". TÜIK. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
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